Articles written by Adam Mcculley

What is Helium

About me - Adam Mcculley

I'll keep it simple...I'd rather have my writing speak for itself. I'm a traditionalist-type. One of those glorious "silent majority" common sense types. (I hope). I am a ten year veteran, of the Marine Corps, and Iraqi war-vet. I was raised by a crazy, Vietnam

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues The conspiracy theories about September 11: 1 of 57
Submitted for your approval: A sort of deconstruction of 911...and it's conspiracy madness. My source? The findings of The institute of technology and standards. Not a blog, not a flimsy documentary (see "Loose change") that offers nothing but sound bytes and rampant logic bending, but the actual, scientifically backed findin... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Recommended non-slasher horror films: 1 of 20
For those in search of a Horror film with a little more than dysfunctional teen screamers falling under the knives of masked miscreants, I offer up a gem called "The Devil's Backbone" by the legendary Guillermo del Toro (Pans labrynth, Blade 2, Hellboy, Chronos.) It is, to put it succinctly, a "grown-up" scary movie, eschewi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Reflections on anti-American sentiment in Europe: 1 of 16

The overwhelming perception in this nation seems to revolve around an "anti-American " mentality in Europe and abroad. Perhaps it's time to stop viewing the world through a partisan prism and look at some very real facts. For starters, this issue has only become an issue because of the current American political climate. Havi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Why government and morality should be divorced: 1 of 16
To fully grasp the notions of morality and government, one need look only as far as a high school history book. Civil law, in it's current form is based upon the moral standards of the nation. The notions of separating morality and government are not reasonable enough to be considered in any logical context. Do not steal, do ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Hollywood and politics: What makes movie stars political experts?: 7 of 47
The political leanings of many celebrities are clearly indicative of a lifestyle no one save a mind-bogglingly wealthy celebrity could ever understand. Their views seem foreign and uninformed because they live in a world unto themselves. This author has often pondered the implications of living in a home the size of most nei... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Music piracy: Is downloading music ethical?: 11 of 72
This thread should read "IS 25.00 for a CD (one which cost the company about 2 cents to make) or 75.00 for a concert ticket, or 35.00 for a band T-shirt ethical?" Then, just maybe, we'll get to the root of the issue. My point? Well my point is thus: The notion of ethics and legality, are only a notion because the billion-doll... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Analyzing the war on Iraq: Justified or not: 35 of 159

It in every Americans nature to break things into small, easily digestible pieces. Our world is one of fast food, 30-minute photo, and same-day tax returns. With instant gratification being par for the course, it's no wonder we so often eschew the big picture in favor of foreseeable results. So the Iraq war is culled away fro... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Latest campus shootings: Are violent TV, movies and video games to blame?: 13 of 54
In order to understand the "wave " of campus shootings, and it's possible precursors, we must first try to grasp a few important facts....this means a bit of number crunching, a bit of comparison, and a steady tracking of said phenomena over an extensively traceable period of time.Sooooo..we'll put the bravado and commentary ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Journalism and the code of ethics: 3 of 12
It is an unfortunate truth that journalism and ethics almost never go hand-in-hand anymore. It is nigh impossible nowadays to separate actual "reporting" from commentaries in disguise. There was a time in this nations history when a journalist was a hero. He was the embodiment of American freedom. He was the guy who gave you ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Is Heaven a real place or a state of being?: 18 of 56
Ok folks, I'll tread as carefully as I can here. This is a tough one indeed. I am a man of standard spiritual content. Meaning: I'm not at church 5 days a week, but I'm also not out on street corners shouting down religious rights. But I have read, and pondered, and read and pondered some more. This is my conclusion. I believ... More..